Customer Technical Project Manager
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Job Description
The Customer Technical Project Manager (CPTM) has overall responsibility for the technical success of the project. They support the project manager by providing insight into technical planning and execution issues, lead the technical team through the entire duration of the project, and act as the primary technical communications contact for the customer.
The CPTM manages and controls the implementation of all project technical aspects within contractual scope. They handle technical solution documents (requirements, architecture, etc.), manage technical activities such as requirements, development, integration, testing, provide status and results to the PM, and serve as the primary customer interface for technical solution management. The CPTM is responsible for obtaining formal customer sign‑off on requirements and technical acceptance of the solution.
Responsibilities
- Technical contact and reference person for medium and large‑sized projects, working with project management and technical staff.
- Manage technical management activities defined in customer contracts for medium / large business volume and medium / high complexity and risk probability, covering quality, risk, and time from preparation through deployment, customer acceptance, and care phase.
- Act as primary technical interface and first technical escalation point within the customer project.
- Ensure operational continuity and smooth execution, maintaining network availability by implementing proactively BG / BL guidelines and PM@Nokia Methodology.
- Support the Project Execution Owner (PEO) in project planning and delivery acceptance.
- Validate workloads and expertise related to technical tasks, ensuring resource management including allocation, induction, release, and required expertise.
- Lead technical activities during execution and care phase, such as Core Network Implementation, System Acceptance, Multi‑Vendor Interface Verification, Fault and Technical Escalation Management, Preventive Care, and HW / SW update and upgrade.
- Perform a technical risk analysis and propose and implement risk mitigation actions.
- Support the PEO to ensure delivery handover to regular operations and confirm actions have been successfully implemented.
- Ensure network availability with the Care project team.
- Identify new technical management related opportunities to expand contracts with the customer (e.g., network expansion, new features, software corrections implementations).
- When applicable, support Solution Managers to review adopted solutions and assumptions.
Key Skills And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics or related) with experience in the telecommunication area.Deep knowledge of Telecommunication Cloud Core network architecture (IMS, SDM, EPC and 5G Core) including Cloud Infrastructure technology (CNF and VNF) and a desirable understanding of applications such as OSS, Analytics and Security.Strong technical management process skills for complex solution integration of mobile core networks with IMS, LTE, VoWifi, 5G network technologies.Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure solutions for Telco including Nokia CBIS and NCS, RedHat OSP and OCP.Basic understanding of OpenStack, Kubernetes (k8s), Docker Container technologies.Knowledge of orchestration and lifecycle management of cloud, IP network and applications, up to full delivery lifecycle automation with CI / CD.Business understanding and development.Customer focus.Leadership and management; strong interpersonal skills such as conflict management & resolution, ability to lead and motivate people, empathy.Native Spanish speaker (mandatory) and fluency in English (verbal and written).EEO and Recruitment Information
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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